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Scurvy is a disease caused by the lack of a specific vitamin in a person's diet. That vitamin is Vitamin "C". Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin "C" and British sailors were required to eat limes to prevent the disease occurring during long voyages.
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When did the British Admiralty approve citrus against scurvy?
1797
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
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Consumer protection is essential for a healthy economy. We need Consumer Protection Act for the following:- Physical protection of the consumer. Protection against deceptive and unfair trade practices. Protection against all types of pollution. Protection against the abuse of monopoly position and/or restrictive trade practices. Protection of enjoying the rights.
They provide us Immune defence system protection from viruses and bacteria healing wounds reducing cholesterol cell lifespan preventing scurvy?
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Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What can fuses not provide protection against?
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Why do you have to take ascorbic acid?
Vitamin C tablets are protective against scurvy in people who do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
